Patients’ attitudes toward the attire of male physicians: a single-center study in Saudi Arabia

Batais, Mohammad Ali

doi:10.5144/0256-4947.2014.383

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“…[17] Another interesting study among Saudis found that Western attire with a white coat is preferred by most patients, but the Saudi national dress followed by Western dress is the preferred attire when physicians are dealing with social, sexual, and psychological problems. [18] Internationally, and in contrast to our findings, two studies demonstrated that most patients claimed that attire had no influence on their choice of physician. [13,19] This is clearly an issue related to culture and community values, and accordingly there is a wide variation between different communities in this regard.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors that Influence Patients in Choosing Their Treating Physicians in the Private Sector in Saudi Arabia

Al-Briek¹,

Al-Barrak²,

Al-Johi³

et al. 2018

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Background: Choice of the treating physician by the patient is expected to increase the level of satisfaction and improve health care outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore the factors that may influence patients in choosing their treating physicians in the private health sector in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. An online questionnaire was distributed targeting Arabic-speaking adults, Saudis and non-Saudis, aged 18 years and above of both genders. The questionnaire included questions related to demographic data, personal factors of the physician, professional factors of the physician, health center/hospital factors, and methods patients use to access a preferred physician. Results: A total of 1582 participants completed the questionnaire. The most influential factor related to physician personal features was renown, reported by participants as either "very important" (31.7%) or "somewhat important" (23.8%), followed by physician appearance, considered to be "very important" and "somewhat important" by 28.6% and 21.1% of participants respectively. Regarding physician professional features, the most influential factor reported was previous experience of the physician for the patient or relative, considered "very important" by 66.5% of participants, followed by physician title (63.1%) and sub-specialization (57.71%). Regarding hospital factors, the availability of an appointment with a short waiting time was reported as "very important" by 59.2% of participants, followed by affordability of fees (50.0%) and hospital access (46.84). Conclusion: Experience of the patient with the physician as well as physician title and sub-specialization significantly influence the choice of physician in the private sector in Saudi Arabia.

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Factors that Influence Patients in Choosing Their Treating Physicians in the Private Sector in Saudi Arabia

Al-Briek¹,

Al-Barrak²,

Al-Johi³

et al. 2018

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“…Is has been documented that physician`s attire has an important influence on the patients` trust of physicians, follow their advices, comply with recommendations raised by them, and more likely to return for follow-up care. 10 Another Saudi study reported the same with the exception that patients` confidence in the physician"s ability and the his or her degree of medical knowledge and expertise were not associated with their attire. 4 In agreement with Batais, 10 older patients were more likely to prefer Western uniform more than the Saudi national form.…”

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confidence: 68%

“…The same has been reported in another Saudi study carried out in Riyadh. 4 However in another study carried out by Batais in Riyadh also, 10 patients preferred a physician in the Saudi national dress, followed by a physician wearing Western dress.…”

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Saudi Patients Desire Regarding Physician Attire: Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study in Tabuk City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016

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Al-Nawmasi²

2016

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“…A study in a family medicine center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia[ 19 ] showed that participants significantly preferred Western dress (39.9%), followed by Saudi national dress (26.3%), a scrub suit with a white coat (22.3%), and scrubs only (11.5%). Respondents reported that they were more likely to follow medical advice and would return for follow-up care if a physician wore Western dress.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Respondents reported that they were more likely to follow medical advice and would return for follow-up care if a physician wore Western dress. [ 19 ] Results of this study can be used at primary health-care level in the region. Patients attending the study hospitals are the same clients for primary health care.…”

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Patients' perceptions and preferences for physicians' attire in hospitals in south western Saudi Arabia

Alzahrani

Mahfouz

Shehata

et al. 2020

J Family Med Prim Care

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Purpose: Data regarding patients’ perception and satisfaction about physicians providing the medical care based on their attires in Southern Region of Saudi Arabia are scarce and even lacking. The aim of this study was to assess the patients’ opinion regarding the suitable attires of physicians. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was performed on a random sample of patients from Aseer Central Hospital, Southern Military Hospital and Abha Maternity Hospital. The questionnaire collected data on their perception of physicians’ attire as well as reflection of dress on trust and willingness to discuss personal issues. Results: The study included 248 patients. The majority (81.9%) of the participants agreed on the importance for physicians to wear their medical attires. Also 84.3% of them confirmed that physician's appearance is important source of their confidence. Skirt plus lab coat was the most favored for female physicians (39.3%). As for male physicians, scrub plus lab coat was the most preferred (33.6%) attire. Conclusion: Patients attending hospitals in southwestern Saudi Arabia preferred for their physicians to wear formal attire with white coats, rather than the Saudi national dress. Skirt plus lab coat was the most preferred for female physicians. As for male physicians, scrub plus lab coat was the most preferred attire. Patients approved the importance for physicians to wear their medical attires and confirmed that physician's appearance is important source for their confidence. The study recommends that physicians should adopt formal attire and the institutional dress code policy should be modified to fit these preferences.

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Patients’ attitudes toward the attire of male physicians: a single-center study in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 16 publications

References 17 publications

Factors that Influence Patients in Choosing Their Treating Physicians in the Private Sector in Saudi Arabia

Factors that Influence Patients in Choosing Their Treating Physicians in the Private Sector in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Patients Desire Regarding Physician Attire: Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study in Tabuk City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016

Patients' perceptions and preferences for physicians' attire in hospitals in south western Saudi Arabia

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